Christian Education

Christian Education For All

Christian Education is a vital part for all ages for the faith family at First United Presbyterian Church!

Sunday School
Sunday School begins at 9:30 and ends at 10:30, with Worship beginning at 10:45.

Child Care is available during both Sunday School and the Worship Service.

Adult Sunday School Classes

Coffee Chatter This group meets in the Fellowship Hall, facilitated by Mike Brady.

Faith Journey, meets in the Chapel Lounge and is facilitated by Bridget Hawkins.

Children and Youth Sunday School: 

Our Children’s Sunday School classes are divided by grade: PreSchool-K, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-5, Middle School (grades 6 – 8) and High School. 

Pre-School – Kindergarten Class
Our Pre-school program uses a Sparkhouse curriculum called Frolic, exploring Bible stories from both the Old and New Testament.  

Grades 1 & 2:  Our 1st and 2nd Graders will have a variety of studies throughout the year

Tweens, Grades 3-5:  Our 3rd – 5th graders will study “Learning to Use My Bible, The Liturgical Seasons and the 23rd Psalm in 2021-22

Middle School (grades 6-8) will have a variety of studies throughout the year

High School:  Our High Schoolers will explore the Gospel of Mark

Building Blocks

First United Presbyterian Church Building Blocks: 2025-2026

A Building Block is the beginning of a strong foundation, whether in construction or with one’s education.  At First United Presbyterian Church, we believe that faith can be enhanced with a strong faith foundation that includes the memorization of various songs, Bible verses, as well as reading scripture and learning various aspects of the church and each building block is designed to be age appropriate.

Both at home and through Sunday School, children and youth are encouraged to learn their building blocks, which are due in late April and awarded each year in early May.  Building Block brochures are available outside the Sanctuary (Narthex) and in the Fellowship Hall.

Upon the completion of your building block, children and youth will receive a “Building Block”, as a reminder of their accomplishment and are eligible to receive 50% off the basic one-week camp fee at Kirkmont Center (after Kirkmont discounts are applied.)  This grant is made possible from the funding of the Deacons and Christian Education Ministry Team.

PRESCHOOL and KINDERGARTEN

Pre – K                                              2025-2026

  • Memorize and sing:  “Jesus Loves Me”
  • Memorize and sing:  “My God is So Big”
  • Memorize and say:  Psalm 118: 24 This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

1st & 2nd Grade:                                2025-2026

22Memorize and sing: Gloria Patri

  • Memorize and say: The 10 Commandments

3rd -5th Grades:                                 2025-2026

Memorize and Say: The Books of the Old Testament, in order

  • Memorize, say or sing: The Doxology

Middle School:                                 2025-2026

Memorize and Say: The Apostles Creed

Memorize and Say: Micah 6:8

High School                                      2025-2026

  • Read the Book of Mark
  • Memorize Matthew 28:19-20
    “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age.”

Weekday Book Study

This group currently meets on Tuesdays from 11:00 – 12:30. We share lively discussions with book enthusiasts. The class chooses the books from a variety of Progressive Christian writers and usually cover a chapter of the book each week.  Come join the study!

Current Study: “Do I Stay Christian?” by Brian D. McLaren

Past Studies

Presby Book Club (Adults)

The Presby Book Club will be regrouping!! Please watch for updates!!!